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  1. Boiled Octopus

    Exhausts

    Guys- I love my R18, but the exhaust sound is just feeble. I need grunt. I've looked at Vance and Akrapovic, and both seem to be fairly tame for my taste. I don't want to remove the baffles out of the fishtails. Is there anything out there that matches the enormously gorgeous engine for sound...
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    BMW Motorrad Premier on YouTube

    Not sure what this is, but looks interesting. Is it the unveiling of a new model? Unsure. Here's the link which premiers on October 1st: Well that's weird. As soon as I posted, the link was removed on YouTube.
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    Flat battery

    Is it normal for the battery to go flat after about 8 days of no use? Alarm wasn't on!
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    Front right indicator lens

    The lens on my front right indicator seems to have disappeared! Does anyone know whether they are sold separately or does it come as a whole unit? Based in the UK. Thanks.
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    Advice on removing light swirls on paintwork

    Hi all, I've noticed the paintwork on my R18 scratches quite easily, even when using a microfibre cloth. I know there are products on the market that remove light scratches, but wondered whether you folk can recommend a specific product? As aforementioned, these are very slight swirl marks, but...
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    Pillion/Passenger Foot Pegs wanted for R18 FE

    If anyone in the UK has a set of pillion foot pegs they no longer require, would be interested in purchasing. Many thanks.
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    Bolt sizes for pillion seat

    Hi folks, Can anyone tell me what the bolt sizes are for the bracket that fits behind the front seat that attaches to the pillion seat please? 3 of them. 2 long, one short, I think! Photo below screenshot from a YouTube video. Many thanks!
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    Pillion foot peg plug removal.

    Does anyone know how to remove these plastic plugs, so pillion foot pegs can be installed? Do they just pop out? I've carefully tried, but no luck. Possibly require a little more force. Any suggestions/advice appreciated!
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    Looking for a rear/pillion seat 🪑

    Hi folks - does anyone have a rear seat they are looking to sell in the UK, for my R18 FE, please? Many thanks 🙂
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    Non-genuine pillion seats for R18

    Hi all. Does anyone have experience of buying/fitting a non-genuine R18 pillion seat? Advice most welcome as whether to stay away, or go ahead and purchase! Example...
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    New owner from the UK

    Hi all, name's Alister! Picking up my R18 FE, latter part of this week. Fell in love with it after a test ride and had to have it - I felt like Gollum with the ring!
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